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Claim Text: Those drones can cause major disruptions to American infrastructure, Mr. Willoughby said, adding that his program works with the F.A.A. “to properly coordinate the use of each piece of equipment at specific locations and times to ensure that impacts to the national airspace system are minimized.”
Simplified Text: Those drones can cause major disruptions to American infrastructure Mr Willoughby said adding that his program works with FAA to properly coordinate use of each piece of equipment at specific locations times to ensure impacts to national airspace system are minimized
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Claim Maker: Steven Willoughby
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Steven Willoughby", "organization": "FAA" }
Subject Tags: Military Infrastructure
UUID: a1166261-6c00-464a-a197-e6def5dd0120
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 5:05 PM (6 months ago)

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Military’s Use of Anti-Drone Technology Said to Cause El Paso Airspace Closure

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/11/us/trump-administration-el-paso-airspace-closure-questions.html

The FAA closed El Paso's airspace after the Defense Department tested anti-drone technology without proper assessment of risks to commercial airlines. Officials dispute the Trump administration's claim that a drone incursion necessitated the closure. The closure was unusually long, raising questions about the administration's actions.

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